Sathish Vaidyanathan has extensive experience in software development and leadership roles, currently serving as Vice President and Head of India at ACV Auctions. Prior to this position, Sathish held several senior roles at PayPal, including Senior Director of Software Development and Director of Software Development, and was a mentor for the Cherie Blair Foundation. Sathish's career also includes significant experience at eBay Inc. in Chennai, where responsibilities included Senior Manager and Manager of Software Development, as well as a technical role at Sun Microsystems as a Member of the Technical Staff and Project Engineering Lead. Sathish began their professional journey as a Business Systems Analyst and Domain Expert at Mentor Graphics Corporation. Educationally, Sathish earned a Master's Degree in Software Systems from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, and a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Madras.